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Digital services trade growth will widen inequalities

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INT

Digital services exports grew by 9% last year, far outpacing trade in goods and other services. Digital services trade is much more concentrated than other trade categories, with…

Russia will seek to exploit BRICS chairmanship

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RUSSIA

Russia previously viewed BRICS as a platform for cooperation with other large emerging powers but now looks to the expanded grouping to strengthen its position in the escalating…

China doubles down on protectionism at third plenum

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CHINA

Despite pressure for bold reforms to address a slowing economy and geopolitical tensions, the document largely repeated existing messaging, suggesting that conservatives won out…

Russia’s crypto ambitions will face hard reality

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RUSSIA

On August 8, President Vladimir Putin signed two bills into law that modernise Russia’s legal and regulatory framework regarding cryptocurrencies. The first bill created the…

Morocco's aerospace sector will grow strongly

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MOROCCO

A combination of smart policymaking, a robust trade body, a strong education system and proximity to Europe have elevated Morocco to become an influential actor in the global…

Turkey would not benefit from BRICS membership

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TURKEY

Days before the summit, Fidan said Turkey would seek membership of the group, echoing similar statements expressed in the past by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has also…

Risk of financial instability in Russia rising slowly

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RUSSIA

The resumption of inflation is a consequence of soaring domestic demand outstripping supply, especially for war-related goods and services. The CBR is tightening monetary policy…

Saudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up

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SAUDI ARABIA

Aramco is doubling down on a strategy to become a major player in the global gas sector, with higher production at home and abroad, while boosting efforts to convert an…

Iran's new president will face policy challenges

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IRAN

The view of Pezeshkian as a ‘reformist’ supports a belief that his victory in the presidential election is important as he is now in a position to make significant changes to…

Egypt’s balance of payments will get short-term relief

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EGYPT

These flows have been supplemented by a resurgence of portfolio investment in high-yielding government securities, while remittances are now flowing via the banking system rather…